i have to rush when he's napping, bc i never knw when he wakes up, he's on a good routine, but when the passy falls out sometimes he cries sometimes not.. am i just gonna have to deal with it and rush trough it? any tips that have workd for you?
2007-06-07 05:08:01 · 35 answers · asked by ♥ LovingMyLittle1 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Put him in a bouncy seat. That's what I did with my kids. I put them right in the bathroom with me so I knew what they were doing. I would also lay out a blanket and put a toy bar over them so he had something to look at.
2007-06-07 05:13:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
When my twins were this young it was hard, in fact, it still is. I usually kept mine in a swing close to the bathroom door so I could hear if they cried and if they did I'd rush. Sometimes though, I just wouldn't get a shower in. I know it's hard, but do you have someone who could come over and watch your little one while you shower really quick? I was lucky and had my Mom who could keep the twins quiet while I enjoyed a quick shower. Now my husband is really good about keeping the twins quiet while I shower or cook or do whatever I need to do. My twins are just now 3 months old so I really understand your situation, just wait until he naps and be quick. Or if you have a swing you can buckle him into that and set it near the door so you can hear him if he cries. Sometimes when my twins wake up while I'm in the shower and they are in the swing then they can be gently rocked back to sleep or at least somewhat comforted...
I hope this helps! I know showering is one of those elusive things that elude most mothers...of infants.
2007-06-07 05:26:59 · answer #2 · answered by Troopers_Gurl 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I put my daughters in the motorized swing while I was in the shower. If you don't have one, they make life with an infant a lot easier. The swaying motion of the swing will keep him happy, or keep him asleep longer than just laying him down, and also you know he's safe even if he wakes up.
You probably won't be able to take a 30 minute Hollywood shower for awhile, since you have a newborn, but the swing should allow you 10 or 15 minutes to get a good shower without having to rush. I don't know what I would have done without mine!
2007-06-07 05:45:23 · answer #3 · answered by Diaper Cakewalk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When each of my kids were babies, I would bring their seat in the bathroom and set them where I could see them. That way I could keep an eye on the little one and if he/she cried I could reach out of the shower to replace the passy. The other thing I did if I tried to shower while they were napping was bring the monitor into the bathroom so I could hear if they started crying. Of course, it does make you hurry if they cry but you know you have a few minutes and you can hear if the crying gets worse.
2007-06-07 05:14:16 · answer #4 · answered by angela 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leave the bathroom door open and if you hear him cry, talk to him as you finish your shower. It is okay for a baby to cry some, (up to 5 minutes at a time). As soon as your done, listen for his cry, if he is crying, wrap a towel around you and go reasure him and give him passy. Then, go finish. Try to take your shower near the same time every day. He will get used to your routine. If you have a mobile over the crib that plays music or turns, turn it on for him. He will learn that mommy needs "alone" time and then will be right there when he needs. (Mom of 5, grandma of one)
2007-06-07 05:41:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have my daughter's bassinette right outside the bathroom door, so I can leave the door open and hear if she wakes up. I usually try to get in right after she goes down, so I have a better shot at getting a decent shower. I've also brought her in her car seat into the bathroom, because she goes to sleep in the car and I don't want to move her. She sleeps better in her carseat than anywhere else, and it's nice for me because I can just move her around the house as I need to. The noise of the shower seems to help her sleep longer, too - if she's fussy I'll even take her in to sit in the bathroom while my husband is in the shower and she calms right down. If all else fails, I've brought her into the tub with me. I don't really get to wash my hair or anything, but it calms her down and is relaxing for me.
Best thing though - make Daddy hold her while I take a nice long shower!
2007-06-07 05:17:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just do it quick and try to do it when he is asleep. If he is asleep in the swing I will strap him in and go take a shower I don't rush as much when he is sleeping. If I have to take one when he is awake I will put him in the crib and wind the mobile up and rush to the shower before it goes off. I did'nt worry much when My son was 2 months old because he really could'nt go far. He is now 5 months and moves like crazy so I have to be quick!
2007-06-07 05:21:39 · answer #7 · answered by Erica J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if ur baby is somewhere safe and he cant fall out or get hurt, its not going to hurt him to cry for a little bit while u do what u need to do. i know its very hard, i have two children, but u cant just rush to them EVERYTIME they cry...then it becomes a fight to get any time for urself later on. Of course, nobody knows better than mommy when her baby needs someone the most so if u feel like there is really something wrong and ur baby needs u right this second, dont waste time getting to them...but if its just because the passy fell out or something like that, enjoy ur shower and then take ur time comforting ur angel for a little longer afterward...he'll be okay.
2007-06-07 05:14:33 · answer #8 · answered by ilovemysoldier 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just bring him in the bathroom with you. If you have a bouncy seat bring that in with you, or you could bring in a baby swing. Just make sure he is buckled in and he should be fine, and then you can still peak on him once and a while. The sound of water is white noise and he should go right to sleep and you can enjoy your shower. Good luck and God bless!
2007-06-07 06:53:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a boncie seat? Put him in the bathroom w/you where u can see him from the shower, he will feel your presence and might like the sound of the shower running too, that way you can relax. I have an 11month old, and now i just block her off either in her room or in the living room and take my shower, making sure there's nothing she can get into of course. Hope it works out for you.
2007-06-07 05:29:58 · answer #10 · answered by Mom2Vaida 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a bouncy seat--if you don't have one--or a baby swing and take it into the bathroom or in the doorway of the bathroom. Put him in it and be sure to strap him in and go take a shower. If he starts to fuss you will be close enough to hear him and talk to him while you finish. In the end, if he has to cry for a couple minutes while you get a shower then he will be just fine.
2007-06-07 05:12:31 · answer #11 · answered by jilldaniel_wv 7 · 7⤊ 0⤋